Lead Preschool Teacher

Legacy Traditional Schools

. Provide a caring, safe, and well-managed environment for children’s learning activities and imaginative play.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePeoria • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to create a safe and nurturing learning environment while effectively designing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with students, parents, and staff.

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Early Childhood Education ExperienceLesson Plan DevelopmentCPR And First Aid CertificationFood Handler’s CardFingerprint Clearance Card

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentStudent Progress EvaluationClassroom ManagementTeaching Basic SkillsInventory Management

Soft Skills

Positive InteractionCommunication SkillsCollaborationFlexibilityOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaFood Handler’s CardCPR And First Aid CertificationFingerprint Clearance Card

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationNutritional GuidelinesPreschool PoliciesStudent SafetyProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide a caring, safe, and well-managed environment for children’s learning activities and imaginative play.
Teach basic skills including colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and social skills.
Establish lesson objectives and prepare, organize, and lead instruction and activities.
Evaluate children’s academic performance and social development.
Communicate with parents and guardians about children’s progress.
Enforce district preschool policies and rules.
Ensure meals and snacks follow nutritional guidelines.
Attend staff meetings and professional development.
Prepare student progress reports.
Supervise and evaluate teacher assistants.
Conduct inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
Devise and deliver daily lesson plans.
Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and learning concepts.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support classroom goals.
Assist students during lunchtime, toileting, and washing activities.
Model appropriate cleanup behavior after lunchtime.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, files, records, and safety logs.
Prepare instructional materials, posters, copies, bulletin boards, files, and newsletters.
Provide nurturing comfort and security for young students.
Report student observations, incidents, safety conditions, and behavioral changes.
Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers and encourage parent participation.
Liaise with families during transitions between home, school, classrooms, toddler programs, preschool, and kindergarten.
Monitor students in classrooms, playgrounds, and other settings.
Keep Teacher Assistants updated on classroom and program matters.
Provide functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED.
Food Handler’s Card/Certification.
Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
Required to pass a criminal history background check.
CPR and First Aid Certified.
Present a recent (within 1 year) Negative TB test.
6 months experience or more working in an Early Childcare setting.
Positively interact with all students.
Create a safe learning environment conducive to learning.
Capable of designing lesson plans to meet student needs and school and state requirements.
Able to employ varied teaching strategies and best practices that effectively teach the curriculum.
Ability to identify individual student needs.
Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administration and parents.
Ability to collaborate with other teachers and school staff.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Commitment to the teaching profession through professional development.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to interact positively with students, parents, teachers and administrators.
Must pass a criminal history background check.
Local and in-state travel required.
Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading pay
Rewards
Referral bonuses
Paid time-off
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Discounted onsite childcare
Student enrollment priority
Retirement plans
Promotion opportunities
Training
Mentoring
Tuition reimbursement